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Teacher Spotlight – Special Education Teacher Amy McDade

Amy McDade is proof that it is never too late to follow your true passion in life. After years spent working in the food service industry, she pivoted for her second act, and today is an adored and dedicated special education teacher at the High Road School of Delaware in Wilmington. Here, she helps students with special needs from across the state. Ms. McDade found her calling in education after more than 14 years in customer service. She knew she always wanted to work with kids and started as an assistant teacher two years ago and was later promoted to [...]

Teacher Spotlight – Special Education Teacher Amy McDade2022-01-18T00:27:31-05:00

Thank You Ms. Ashley

Ms. Ashley has been a great support during student check-ins, bathroom breaks, and covering classrooms. Ms. Ashley was nominated for teacher of the month because she always has a positive attitude and is quick to jump in and help. She has planned all the major events and is still able to run the front desk properly. Mrs. Ashley greets everyone who walks in our doors with a smile no matter what is happening around the building. "Mrs. Ashley, please know that all of your efforts and care are contagious and impact us all. Thank you so much for all that [...]

Thank You Ms. Ashley2022-01-18T00:34:14-05:00

Polar Express Field Trip

The middle school classroom worked very hard the week before Thanksgiving break to earn a trip to the Polar Express! The students traveled to Ocean View Delaware and enjoyed the Polar Express experience including a lunch buffet, the movie, a visit from Santa all while boarding and sitting on a train! The students were able to wear their pajamas and drink hot chocolate with their golden ticket invitations! Visit our website to learn more about High Road School

Polar Express Field Trip2019-12-19T17:48:03-05:00

High Schoolers Develop App for Emotional Regulation

On Thursday December 5th local IT specialist and freelance app developer Mr. Jason visited the high school classroom to help them design an app for emotional regulation. The students brainstormed during previous groups with Mrs Alisha about what needs the app would address and how it would help them, and Mr. Jason worked on it coding before visiting the school. During their time the students picked colors, images, application functions and learned some coding! The app's name is "Flip" and Mr. Jason hopes to have it completed before Christmas break! [...]

High Schoolers Develop App for Emotional Regulation2019-12-19T17:40:07-05:00

Thanking Mrs. Amy

Mrs. Amy was nominated by her colleagues because she is always positive. She is great at training new staff and quick to give a helping hand. She has been doing great at getting the new students acclimated to their new environment. Even on the tough days Mrs. Amy is always greeting with a smile. "You make others happy by rendering everyone's happiness. Thank you for all that you do." – Mr. Lou, Program Director Visit our website to learn more about High Road School

Thanking Mrs. Amy2022-01-18T00:29:22-05:00

Mrs. Amy Puts Students First

Mrs. Amy was nominated by her colleagues because she is always positive. She is great at training new staff and quick to give a helping hand.  She has been doing great at getting the new students acclimated to their new environment. Even on the tough days Mrs. Amy is always greeting with a smile. "You make others happy by rendering everyone's happiness. Thank you for all that you do." Mr. Lou, Program Director Visit our website to learn more about High Road School

Mrs. Amy Puts Students First2022-01-18T00:29:22-05:00

Jerome’s Success

Jerome was nominated after improving his behavior and earning his way back to blue level. We are all so proud of him for maintaining outstanding behavior. He has turned his behavior around tremendously by being respectful to staff and his classmates. "It feels very great to be on level, and I am doing great. I used to be bad, but now I am doing good. I get to go on field trips and I am going to stay on blue until the end of the year, and get on gold." – Jerome Visit our [...]

Jerome’s Success2022-01-18T00:29:23-05:00

Staff and Student of the Month

What has Nathan accomplished over the past month to achieve Student of the Month? Nathan has been coming into school spreading positivity every morning. He has done all his work and has improved his behavior to earn his way to green level. What is something Nathan has accomplished so far this school year that they are proud of? “I am proud of my progress and how hard I have worked to turn myself around and get back on level." What impact has Ms. Jess had on colleagues and students over the past month? Ms. Jess has [...]

Staff and Student of the Month2022-01-18T00:35:33-05:00

Abbotts Mill Ecosystem Field Trip

Following an exciting Science unit on Ecosystems our Southern Delaware and Sussex County schools combined for a stream study at Abbotts Mill Nature Center, in Milford Delaware. The students followed stations through out the park with an instructor. They tested the PH of the water, collected water samples for further study, and noted the animals in the ecosystem around them! Visit our website to learn more about High Road School

Abbotts Mill Ecosystem Field Trip2022-01-18T00:31:22-05:00

Class Pets

Michelangelo and Raphael have made a great addition to our elementary program! By caring for them, it has created a sense of responsibility and an increased awareness of the needs and feelings of others. Visit our website to learn more about High Road School

Class Pets2022-01-18T00:31:22-05:00

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